US EditionBulls' Kevin Huerter ejected for tapping ball that hits referee Che Flores in the back
Kevin Huerter was ejected after a technical foul called by referee Tony Brothers, upheld after replay review, in the Bulls' 143-107 loss to the Miami Heat.
- On Friday, Kevin Huerter was ejected after a ball he tapped struck referee Che Flores's leg during the Bulls' 143-107 home loss to the Miami Heat in Chicago.
- After the foul call, Huerter waved his arm and tapped the ball near the free-throw line, sending it toward referee Che Flores in frustration.
- After a replay review, officials upheld the technical foul and ejection called by Tony Brothers, veteran NBA referee, despite Chicago Bulls coach Billy Donovan's arguments.
- Huerter said he did not intend to hit the official and apologized to Che Flores and reporters after the game, expressing frustration over the call.
- The incident highlights debate over ejection standards as the ball struck Che Flores, the NBA's first out nonbinary and transgender referee, and the ejection was upheld after replay review involving coach Billy Donovan.
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Bulls’ Kevin Huerter ejected for tapping ball that hits referee Che Flores in the back
CHICAGO (AP) — Kevin Huerter was ejected from the Chicago Bulls’ 143-107 home loss to Miami on Friday night after a ball he tapped away in frustration because of a foul call bounced off the back of referee Che Flores’ leg. Flores, the NBA’s first out nonbinary and transgender referee, was facing the scoring table signaling the foul when they were struck by the ball on the back of their right leg. Veteran referee Tony Brothers immediately whistle…
Bulls' Kevin Huerter ejected for tapping ball that hits referee Che Flores in the back
CHICAGO (AP) — Kevin Huerter was ejected from the Chicago Bulls' 143-107 home loss to Miami on Friday night after a ball he tapped away in frustration because of a foul call bounced off the back of referee Che Flores'…
Bulls' Kevin Huerter ejected for tapping ball that hits referee Che Flores in the back
CHICAGO (AP) — Kevin Huerter was ejected from the Chicago Bulls' 143-107 home loss to Miami on Friday night after a ball he tapped away in frustration because of a foul call bounced off the back of referee Che Flores'…
Bulls' Kevin Huerter ejected for tapping ball that hits referee Che Flores in the back
Kevin Huerter was ejected from the Chicago Bulls' home loss to Miami after a ball he tapped away in frustration hit referee Che Flores. Flores was facing the scoring table signaling a foul when struck by the ball on the…
Bulls' Kevin Huerter ejected for tapping ball that hits referee Che Flores in the back
CHICAGO (AP) — Kevin Huerter was ejected from the Chicago Bulls’ 143-107 home loss to Miami on Friday night after a ball he tapped away in frustration because of a foul call bounced off the back of referee Che Flores’ leg. Flores, the NBA’s first out nonbinary and transgender referee, was facing the scoring table
Bulls’ Kevin Huerter ejected for tapping ball that hits referee Che Flores in the back
CHICAGO (AP) — Kevin Huerter was ejected from the Chicago Bulls' 143-107 home loss to Miami on Friday night after a ball he tapped away in frustration because of a foul call bounced off the back of referee Che Flores'…
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